Why Is Ginger Beer Spicier Than Ginger Ale? - Chowhound

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock The spicy, effervescent drinks known as ginger ale and ginger beer both reap a similar taste. So how are they different? For starters, ginger ale is one of America's oldest sodas and often lends a light, bubbly flavor with subtle notes of lemon and spice. Usually made up simply of ingredients like carbonated water and a sweet, spicy syrup, it's an easy sipper perfect to cool down with on a…